Make New Year’s nachos with left-over turkey

Thursday

If you are like me, the last thing you want to think of after a holiday is cooking.

If you are like me, the last thing you want to think of after a holiday is cooking.

My son and I also tend to just nibble the day after instead of feasting on another big meal.

If I am doing the cooking, I usually package up most of the leftover turkey or ham and save for another day (if we have enough leftovers), but I love to use those little bits and pieces of turkey left in the pan for next-day leftovers.

This year I am thinking that turkey nachos would be a fun dish to try. The thing I like about dishes like this are that they are so versatile. Don’t have turkey? Use ham or roast beef.

Don’t have tortilla chips? Make your own — it only takes a few minutes in the oven. Instead of guacamole, use ricotta or sour cream. This is one dish that you can get the kids involved in as well. Heck, you can even let your teenagers make it for you while you sit with your feet up, relishing the peace and quiet of another year gone by.

Heat the oven to 450 degrees and arrange a rack in the middle. Meanwhile, shred one pound of sharp cheddar cheese. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread about half of a 14-ounce bag of tortilla chips on the baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the chips. Repeat with remaining chips and cheese.

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about five minutes. Remove from the oven and evenly top with warm refried beans; warm, shredded roasted turkey; guacamole and salsa. Serve immediately.

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